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Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems & Technology

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Systems & Technology

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Overview

To prepare students for research based postgraduate study. Following a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems & Technology, it serves to consolidate and deepen students’ expertise in Information Systems & Technology. To develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of IS & T. To provide opportunities for high-level theoretical engagements and intellectual independence in the field of IST & T. To prepare professionals implement, maintain, operate, and manage an organization’s information technology (IT) systems. This programme is concerned with the systems and technologies used in and by companies.

SAQA

81079

NQF Level

08

Duration

1 year

Closing Date

31 October

Entry Requirements

  • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree;
  • Attained a level of competence as defined in Rule GR7(b) in the Handbook;
  • Selection Programme- the School may prescribe further criteria.

Modules

Year Module

  • Information Systems & Technology Research Paper – ISTN7RP (32 Credits)

First Year

  • Research Methodology – ISTN7RM (16 Credits)
  • ISTN713 Software Eng-Mngt Perspective (16 Credits)

Electives: Two elective modules per semester must be chosen from the list below

  • Managing Information Systems (not offered in 2025) – ISTN7211 (16 Credits)
  • Security for Information Systems – ISTN729 (16 Credits)
  • Special Topics in IS&T – ISTN731 (16 Credits)
  • Big Data Management and Analytics – ISTN732 (16 Credits)
  • Mobile & Personal Information Systems – ISTN7MP (16 Credits)

Total: 48 Credits

Electives: Two elective modules per semester must be chosen from the list below

  • Managing Information Systems (not offered in 2025) – ISTN7211 (16 Credits)
  • Security for Information Systems – ISTN729 (16 Credits)
  • Special Topics in IS&T – ISTN731 (16 Credits)
  • Big Data Management and Analytics – ISTN732 (16 Credits)
  • Mobile & Personal Information Systems – ISTN7MP (16 Credits)

Total: 48 Credits

Total Credits for Qualifications 128

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